Jeremiah 44:19

worship The alternative in mg. suggests that her image may have been stamped upon them. For "cakes" See on Jeremiah 7:18.

without our husbands According to Numbers 30:6 f., which in its present form doubtless represents a much older practice, the consent of the husband was necessary before the wife's vow could be binding. The women plead that they had their husbands" approval in this worship. Let Jeremiah therefore settle the matter with them.